After Nana Patekar, Akshay Kumar To Donate ₹90 Lakh For Drought-Hit Farmers

Isha Jalan

Weeks after Nana Patekar announced a donation of 15 lakh to help farmers in Maharashtra, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has followed suit and come forward to help farmers.

The actor announced a donation of ₹90 lakh which will help as many as 180 families of farmers who committed suicide in the drought-hit region of Marathwada. Akshay’s team donated ₹15 lakh to 30 widows on his behalf and plans to donate the same amount every month, for the next five months.

Images via filmymantra.com

Apart from being a stellar performer, Akshay has always been known for his acts of philanthropy.

It is heartening to see so many people come forward to help curb farmer suicides in Maharashtra.

You might also like
Shoojit Sircar’s Reddit AMA Was Just Like His Films. Full Of Hope
70 Best Games for Long-Distance Couples to Stay Connected
From Lifting Bricks to Cracking NEET, Sarfaraz’s Journey Is the Inspiration We Needed Today
What Is The Real Reason Behind Bollywood Divorces? Lawyer Vandana Shah Spills The Beans
Varun Dhawan Joins LinkedIn & The Internet Has Mixed Feelings About It
AR Rahman’s First Salary Proves That Legends Are Made, Not Born